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"Lights On and Off with a Single Word"... Cheonan City Previews Living Revolution for the Severely Disabled
Supporting AI voice-recognition light switches for 128 people... Establishing an independent living environment for those with mobility issues.
May 15, 2026
[Cheonan/CTN] Reporter Kang Hyun-su = Cheonan City is officially introducing AI technology to create an intelligent residential environment where severely disabled individuals with limited mobility can control their daily lives on their own without the help of others.
The city announced on the 15th that it is recruiting participants for the "AI Voice-Recognition Light Switch Support Project" for the severely disabled who have difficulty operating lights due to upper limb functional disabilities, in cooperation with the Cheonan branch of the Chungnam Association of Disabled Women. This project is part of a welfare administration aimed at guaranteeing independent living rights and substantially improving the quality of life for the disabled, beyond simple convenience.
The AI voice-recognition switches to be distributed are stand-alone devices that do not require the internet, Wi-Fi, or the installation of separate apps. Lighting can be easily controlled with just voice commands or a remote control without complicated settings. In particular, a major advantage is that there are no communication fees or separate monthly usage fees, so the economically vulnerable can use them without worrying about maintenance costs.
The target of the support is a total of 128 people, and the city plans to minimize welfare blind spots by prioritizing basic livelihood security recipients and the near-poor. Once selected, a professional installation company will visit each home and provide a one-stop service to install switches in locations desired by the user, such as the living room or bedroom.
Those wishing to apply can do so through the Eup, Myeon, or Dong administrative welfare center of their residence, and detailed consultations are available through the Cheonan branch of the Chungnam Association of Disabled Women. A city official emphasized, "The progress of technology should be a practical tool to remove inconveniences in the daily lives of the disabled," and added, "We will continue to discover and expand customized technology welfare services that the disabled can truly feel."
This project demonstrates a model of "warm technology" where cutting-edge technology breaks down the barrier of physical limitations and helps the marginalized become independent. It is expected that Cheonan City's efforts will inspire the will for independence among the disabled and serve as a core driving force in building a barrier-free urban environment where no one is left behind.
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2026.05.15() 11:30
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